... spring has sprung! But, lets pause. On the TV weather forecast I am seeing those inland people with temps up to 22+ degrees. Within si...

Tonight I had a walk down to the Howick Burn moth and back by the shore with the intent of looking for a Black Redstart on patch. A couple h...

Usually when we want easterly winds we cant get one! Now, when a southerly might actually be of some help ( unlike in September) its easterl...

Since the February summary one or two predicted list additions have appeared on site. My partner in crime from Surrey, Steve Gale is going g...

A day off today while a surveyor did an short inspection of our house. After he was done, I had a wander around with Peggy. Chiffchaffs are ...

I am so pleased that's over. After spending about half an hour each evening, or more, after work all month processing images and worki...

The lack of posts on here recently is due to this. Its amazing how long it takes to prepare a new talk, having to hunt through hundreds o...

As the month of February draws to a close, its time to check the patch listing stats. February is always the worst month for birding on my...

A day off work to look after Peggy as our dog walker is on an away day. A few wanders out didnt turn up much on the patch. Nothing at all re...

What a difference a week can make. Since last Sunday's post, I have twisted my back dragging a dumpy bag of logs and have been in pain...

At this time there is nothing like a short sharp spell of cold weather to give the Local Patch list and the patch lister a good shake up. ...